Hunting Sharpes Grysbok in South Africa

A member of the Tiny Ten and one of two grysbok found in South Africa

Sharpe's Grysbok
Sharpes Grysbok
Characteristics
Scientific Name : Raphicerus sharpei
Weight : 9kg (m and f)
Shoulder Height : 55cm (m and f)
Breeding Season : Year round
Minimum Calibre : .22

About the Sharpes Grysbok

Endemic only to the Limpopo Province in South Africa, Sharpes Grysbok are nocturnal browsers and inhabit the lower slopes of rocky country.

Judging a Trophy Sharpes Grysbok

Only the males carry horns, which are stubby and widely spaced.

Sharpes Grysbok Hunting Tips

Because of their nocturnal habits Sharpes Grysbok are almost exclusively hunted at night. They're one of the most difficult members of the Tiny Ten to hunt and a prized member of this collection of species